Church of St Denys, Colmworth facts for kids
The Church of St Denys is a very old and important church in Colmworth, a village in Bedfordshire, England. It's so special that it's been given a "Grade I listed" status. This means it's considered a building of exceptional historical or architectural interest. It became a listed building on July 13, 1964.
The Church Tower
The church has a tall, four-part tower on its west side. At the very top, there's an eight-sided spire that points towards the sky. This spire has small, dormer-like windows called lucarnes. Strong, angled supports called buttresses help hold the tower up.
Inside the tower, there's a set of six bells. The two oldest bells were made way back in 1635! The steel frame that holds these bells was put in place more recently, in 1984.
A Special Monument
To the left of the church's main altar, you'll find a beautiful monument. It's made from white alabaster and shiny black marble. This monument was built in 1641 to honor Sir William Dyer, who passed away in 1605. His wife, Katherine Doyley Dyer (who died in 1654), had it made for him.
The monument includes a very famous poem. This poem was written by Lady Katherine Dyer herself. It expresses her deep love for her husband and her sadness after he died. The poem talks about how much she missed him and how she looked forward to being reunited with him one day. It's a powerful message about lasting love and grief.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire
- St Deny's Colmworth Church website
References
- Bedfordshire Archives and Records Service: Colmworth Church Alterations and Additions
- Bedfordshire Archives and Records Service: Colmworth Church Architecture
- “My Dearest Dust”: Lady Katherine Dyer and Her Epitaph to Her Beloved Husband, Johann Wiserr
